| ork is a wondrous place. Most think of New York City | | | | heard of Niagara Falls? If you want to get close to the |
| when thinking of New York, but there are so many | | | | beauty, take a journey on the Maid of the Mist. Just |
| attractions up and down the state. Today, I will give | | | | remember, this voyage gets you real close, so |
| you a list of six super attractions for your next New | | | | raingear is a must. |
| York trip. | | | | Splish Splash Water Park |
| Empire State Building | | | | The Splish Splash Water Park is a fun time. It’s |
| This has to be one of the most famous buildings in the | | | | located in Riverhead (Long Island), New York in a |
| world. Located at 5th Avenue and 34th Street, the | | | | 96-acre park like environment, nestled in the woods, |
| Empire State Building offers amazing panoramic views | | | | which provides a lot of shades, and a lovely landscape. |
| of New York City. It’s been in many movies, | | | | The Travel Channel voted it as one of the best water |
| such as Elf and Sleepless in Seattle. | | | | parks. Splish Splash offers 25 thrilling water slide rides, |
| Saratoga Race Course | | | | some of them very tall and steep. It’s a fun |
| When you’re in need of a break, take in some | | | | time for the whole family. |
| great horseracing action at the Saratoga Race | | | | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Course. It’s located in Saratoga Springs. They | | | | The Metropolitan Museum of art is an absolutely |
| have horseracing from the end of July to the beginning | | | | must-see attraction when you’re visiting New |
| of September. If you’re a horseracing fanatic, | | | | York City. It’s part of the famous Museum Mile. |
| stop by the Saratoga Harness Hall of Fame and | | | | The amazing display of over two million works of art is |
| Museum, which is also in Saratoga Springs. | | | | quite the experience—from photography and |
| Bronx Zoo | | | | European paintings and sculptures to the armors of the |
| The Bronx Zoo is a perfect family attraction. There | | | | Middle Ages to Greek, Roman and Egyptian exhibits. |
| are more than 4,000 animals in this amazing zoo, which | | | | Admission is by donation. The Metropolitan Museum |
| is the largest metropolitan zoo in the US. The | | | | does have a “recommended” donation, |
| “World of Darkness” is an interesting | | | | but in the end, it’s your call. |
| exhibit. It features all sorts of nocturnal animals, like | | | | Peconic Wines |
| bats. At just $14 for adults and $11 for kids, it’s | | | | When it’s time to relax and sample fine wines, |
| a great deal too! | | | | Peconic is a good place to venture to. There are |
| Niagara Falls | | | | some great wineries there. One winery to visit is the |
| If you’re heading upstate, the Greater Niagara | | | | Raphael Winery, which is located on Main Road down |
| region makes for a perfect stop. Surely you’ve | | | | Route 25. |